Up for auction is a true RC GRAIL: A Mint Condition Losi 810 Buggy
This is AN ORIGINAL Horizon Hobby photo sample of the 810 Buggy (pre-production), part number LOSB0021. If you are fortunate enough to find original studio photos of this on the internet, you would be able to match some of the engine mold numbers. This was rescued from a Horizon warehouse cleanout many years ago and stored inside a plastic container.
Note that because this was a photo sample, there is no guarantee the model itself will perform as a mainstream production model would. Keep this in mind when placing a bid.
Everything is mechanically sound:
- Engine has NEVER been started, so compression is extremely high
- Tires feel stiff, but seem to attract hair/dirt for some reason
- Shock operate as expected
- Steering operates as expected
- Brakes were NOT tested as this would require a receiver and battery
If you wanted to operate this model, you will need to install your own receiver and receiver pack. Additionally, you would need to bind your own radio to the model and supply nitro fuel and a glow ignitor. However, I suspect a true collector will keep this in mint condition.
Please contact me with any questions prior to placing a bid. Due to the nature of the hobby and the extreme rarity of this item, no returns will be accepted.
Original manufacturer information:
This is the Losi 810 1/8 4WD RTR Buggy. POWER, SPEED, DESIGN. A package boasting the most superior power to weight ratio. A Losi 3.4 nitro engine that delivers the most power in its class. Interference-free Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology. A lightweight aluminum chassis. The 4-wheel drive 810 Buggy RTR has it all. Most importantly, it’s affordable! When you want a 1/8-scale ready-to-run buggy that’s high on features, the 810 delivers all that and more.
Features:
- Lightweight black anodized aluminum chassis
- Oversized 12mm anodized, threaded shocks
- 4mm tie rods with captured ends
- Digital servo for precise, powerful steering control
- Twin disc brakes for quick and reliable 4 wheels stopping
- Large capacity 82cc fuel tank for longer run times
- Tank clunk for fuel pickup even when rolled over
- 2-Shoe centrifugal clutch
- 450-Series, track-proven Knobby tires mounted on white wheels
- Losi 3.4cc performance engine with slide valve carburetor
- High-performance tuned-pipe designed to maximize the 3.4’s potential
- Two-stage air filter system to ensure a clean air intake
- Sway bars included for better control and handling
- Spektrum SR300 receiver with 2.4GHz DSM technology
Specifications:
- Type: 4WD Nitro Ready to Run Buggy
- Scale: 1/8
- Length: 17.60 in (447mm)
- Width: 12.05 in (306mm)
- Height: 6.85 in (174mm)
- Wheelbase: 12.09 in (307mm)
- Weight: 5.87 lb (2.26kg)
- Chassis: Anodized aluminum
- Suspension: 4-wheel independent
- Drivetrain: 4WD
- Tire Type: 450-Series Knobby
- Motor or Engine: Losi 3.4 Nitro Engine
- Radio: Losi MTX Pro Transmitter with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM Technology
- Servos: Losi digital
- Wheel Size: 450-Series
- Shock Type: Threaded aluminum, coil-over, oil-filled
- Body: Custom screened and trimmed
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 82cc